Definitive Technology AW5500 User Manual

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The Leader in High-Performance Loudspeakers®
AVV5500~AVV6500
All-Weather Loudspeakers
Owner's Manual
Thank You
Thank you for choosing Definitive Technology AW Series
all-weather outdoor loudspeakers.
Your AW loudspeaker is
a unique high perfonnance product developed to allow you
to experience the joy of superb music reproduced anywhere,
whether
indoors or outdoors, in both domestic and
commercial applications. It utilizes specially developed
materials
and components, brought together to achieve a
level of
sound quality previously unavailable in all-weather
loudspeakers.
Our engineers
have spent many years in developing this
product. In order to ensure that you experience the finest
perfonnance and durability possible, we encourage you
to take a moment to fully read this owner's manual and
familiarize yourself with the proper installation and set-up
procedures
for your AW Series speakers.

Definitive Technology AW5500 Specifications

General

Type	Outdoor Speaker
Impedance	8 Ohms
Sensitivity	90 dB
Driver Configuration	2-Way
Woofer Size	5.25 inches
Tweeter Size	1 inch
Color	White, Black

Summary

Safety Precautions

Unpacking Your AW Speakers

Please Inspect For Shipping Damage

Instructions to check for any visible or concealed damage upon receipt and report it immediately.

Positioning Your AW Series Loudspeakers

Painting AW Series Loudspeakers

Preparing to Paint

Steps for disassembling speakers, removing grilles, and masking parts before painting.

Painting the Cabinet, Bracket Knobs and Bracket

Detailed steps for priming and painting speaker cabinets, knobs, and brackets.

Painting the Grille

Process for painting the speaker grille, including primer and finish coats.

Mounting AW Series Speakers

Detailed Mounting Directions

Step-by-step instructions for securely mounting speakers to various surfaces using appropriate hardware.

Adjusting the Bracket

How to loosen and tighten locking knobs to aim the speaker for the desired listening angle.

Connecting the Speakers

Speaker Pre-Conditioning (Break-In)

Power and Loud Listening Levels

Commercial Applications

Care

Service

Technical Assistance

Specifications

Limited USA Warranty: 5-Years for Drivers and Cabinets